Mekedatu is Karnataka’s right, we will build dam and release Tamil Nadu’s share of water: D.K. Shivakumar

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1. OpIndia Aadhyaasi Media and Content Services Pvt. Ltd. 12 Nov 2026, 15:31 IST

   Sonia Gandhi blames ‘caste riots’ for the killing of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s family in her memoir, omits role of Razakars: Read how the Nizam’s militia wreaked havoc on Hindus

   Sonia Gandhi ascribed the killing of family members of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge by the Razakars to "caste riots."

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3. Frontline The Hindu Group (Kasturi & Sons) 12 Nov 2026, 16:14 IST

   Sonia Gandhi and the unending agony of belonging

   Her memoir’s title captures what India demands of some citizens and denies others—a lifetime of proving loyalty that is never quite accepted.

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5. The Morung Express 12 Nov 2026, 16:57 IST

   Mother has right to tell the truth: Priyanka Gandhi on Sonia's memoir

   Wayanad, November 12 (IANS) Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday strongly defended her mother, Sonia Gandhi's newly released memoir, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party and RSS of spreading lies and fabricating stories about her for years, and said she was happy that the BJP was now reading…

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7. Rising Kashmir Rising Kashmir 14 Nov 2026, 09:42 IST

   PM Modi pays tribute to first PM Jawaharlal Nehru on birth anniversary

   New Delhi, Nov 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to former PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Paying tribute to former PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary."

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9. The Tribune The Tribune Trust 14 Nov 2026, 13:14 IST

   ‘BJP-RSS ideology benefits Adani, Ambani’: Rahul Gandhi rides with gig workers, hails Telangana welfare law

   Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday dedicated the gig workers’ welfare legislation enacted by the Telangana Government to the workers, describing them as the foundation of the economy and partners in progress. Targeting the BJP, he alleged that the ideology of BJP-RSS was aimed at benefiting…

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11. The Shillong Times The Shillong Times 14 Nov 2026, 13:46 IST

    Rahul Gandhi arrives in Hyderabad; to meet gig workers, address Bharat Summit session

    Hyderabad, Nov 14: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi arrived in Hyderabad on Saturday to take part in a major programme centred on gig and platform workers, with a rally and direct interaction with workers scheduled near the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC). Gandhi received…

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13. The Hans India 14 Nov 2026, 14:19 IST

    Telangana: Rahul Gandhi Announces Welfare Measures for Gig Workers

    "The concerns of workers have been heard earlier and we are going ahead to help them with their welfare.

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15. Hindustan Times HT Media 14 Nov 2026, 14:26 IST

    Rahul Gandhi joins gig workers' bike rally in Hyderabad, launches welfare scheme

    Visuals showed Rahul Gandhi riding pillion on a scooty driven by a female gig worker, while Reddy was also seen riding pillion behind another worker.

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17. India TV Independent News Service 14 Nov 2026, 14:34 IST

    Cong leaders clash over Mekedatu dam; Tamil Nadu MP tells Karnataka CM, 'Won't let you lay a single brick'

    A proposed dam project in Karnataka has triggered a public disagreement between two Congress leaders, with Tamil Nadu MP Manickam Tagore strongly opposing Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's push for the Mekedatu project. Tagore has accused the Karnataka CM of ignoring the interests of Tamil Nadu's…

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19. The Siasat Daily Siasat Daily 14 Nov 2026, 15:40 IST

    PM doesn’t take screwdriver, start tapping: Pritroda on Rahul’s claims

    Hyderabad: Sam Pitroda has dismissed Rahul Gandhi’s allegations that the latter’s phone is tapped by the Narendra Modi-led Union government, saying “PM doesn’t do it.” In an interview with NDTV, the senior Congress leader said, “The Prime Minister doesn’t take a screwdriver and get on a computer…

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21. DT Next Daily Thanthi Group 14 Nov 2026, 15:45 IST

    Shivakumar says Karnataka, TN should cooperate on development, asserts right to build Mekedatu dam

    BENGALURU: Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday said the state would continue to pursue the Mekedatu balancing reservoir project across the Cauvery River, asserting that it had the right to build the dam while also protecting Tamil Nadu's share of water. Emphasising cooperation with…

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23. The Hindu Kasturi & Sons Ltd. Current article 14 Nov 2026, 15:46 IST

    Mekedatu is Karnataka’s right, we will build dam and release Tamil Nadu’s share of water: D.K. Shivakumar

    CM invites Tamil Nadu delegation to visit project site and understand its benefits rather than oppose it

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25. India Today Living Media India 14 Nov 2026, 16:08 IST

    BJP hits Congress on platform to anti-India voices at Bharat Summit in Hyderabad

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27. The Indian Express Indian Express Group 14 Nov 2026, 16:13 IST

    ‘Unacceptable’: TN Congress chief hits out at DK Shivakumar over Mekedatu dam remarks

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29. ABP Live ABP Group 14 Nov 2026, 16:17 IST

    Rahul Gandhi Rides Pillion At Gig Workers’ Bike Rally In Hyderabad, Launches Scheme. VIDEO

    Congress leader Rahul Gandhi joined a bike rally of gig workers in Hyderabad on Saturday before launching the Telangana Gig Workers’ Social Security and Welfare Scheme. The initiative aims to give platform workers access to details of their assignments, completed rides and earnings through their…

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31. The New Indian Express Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 14 Nov 2026, 16:29 IST

    'Phone tapping being used to intimidate Congress leaders': KPCC President B K Hariprasad

    BENGALURU: KPCC president B K Hariprasad on Saturday alleged that phone tapping was being used to intimidate the Congress leaders. He also challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to accept Rahul Gandhi's invitation for an open debate on allegations concerning the Opposition's activities and national…

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33. Mathrubhumi English Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. 14 Nov 2026, 16:30 IST

    Rahul Gandhi's phone-tapping claim a tactic to ensure parliament session washout: Chirag Paswan

    Union minister Chirag Paswan claimed Rahul Gandhi's phone-tapping allegations are a tactic to force a washout of the upcoming Parliament winter session.

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35. Deccan Herald The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd. 14 Nov 2026, 16:40 IST

    TN Congress slams D K Shivakumar's Mekedatu push in presence of PM Modi, urges CM Vijay to take legal actions

    Tamil Nadu Congress president Manickam Tagore on Saturday slammed Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's push for the Mekedatu dam project in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the move could turn the Cauvery Delta into a desert. Tagore accused the central government of "blatant…

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37. The Logical Indian The Logical Indian (independent digital media) 14 Nov 2026, 16:43 IST

    Jawaharlal Nehru’s Bond with Children Shaped India’s Celebration of Children’s Day

    India celebrates November 14 as Children's Day in honour of Nehru's affection for children and his vision of an educated, inclusive nation.

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39. NDTV Adani Group (AMG Media) 14 Nov 2026, 16:56 IST

    Telangana Gig Workers' Scheme Launched By Rahul Gandhi, Revanth Reddy: All You Need To Know

    Under the Gig Workers' Scheme, aggregators like delivery, ride-hailing and service apps must contribute 1-2% of their transaction value to a state-managed welfare fund.

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41. The Economic Times Bennett, Coleman & Co. 14 Nov 2026, 17:04 IST

    Rahul Gandhi calls out ‘fascists’ at Bharat Summit, launches Telangana gig workers’ welfare scheme

    Addressing the Bharat Summit 2026 in Hyderabad, Gandhi hit out at what he termed "fascists" in business, academia, and politics, asserting that they tend to scream and refuse to listen while the humble majority remains quieter.

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43. The Times of India Bennett, Coleman & Co. 14 Nov 2026, 17:16 IST

    'Rahul always shoots and scoots': Chirag Paswan claims LoP raised phone-tapping charge to disrupt Parliament

    Chirag Paswan took a strong stance against Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of using unverified phone-tapping claims to disrupt parliamentary proceedings. He highlighted Gandhi's consistent irresponsibility and the ineffective nature of his previous allegations, including issues of voter deletions. Paswan…

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45. Deccan Chronicle Deccan Chronicle Holdings 14 Nov 2026, 17:19 IST

    Modi Resorting to Phone Tapping To Avoid Debate: BK Hariprasad

    Hariprasad alleged that the phone-tapping exercise was an attempt to intimidate Congress leaders and also referred to the Snoopgate controversy during Modi's tenure as the CM of Gujarat

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47. The Avenue Mail The Avenue Mail 14 Nov 2026, 17:40 IST

    Rahul launches Telangana Gig Worker’s scheme

    Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday launched the Telangana Gig Workers’ Social Security and Welfare Scheme, fulfilling a key Congress promise to protect platform labourers. Addressing a massive gathering alongside Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Gandhi recalled previous meetings with…

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49. The Federal New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. 14 Nov 2026, 17:40 IST

    Cong vs Cong: Mekedatu row sparks spat between Shivakumar, Manickam Tagore

    The public exchange follows Shivakumar’s appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help secure statutory clearances for the project

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51. Orissa Post Eastern Media Ltd (Sambad Group) 14 Nov 2026, 18:10 IST

    Rahul Gandhi launches Telangana gig workers’ welfare scheme, says Congress fulfils promise

    Hyderabad: Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi Friday addressed gig workers at the launch of the Telangana Gig Workers’ Social Security and Welfare Scheme, asserting that the Congress government was fulfilling its earlier promise to protect and partner with them. Speaking in the…

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53. The Pioneer The Pioneer 14 Nov 2026, 18:17 IST

    Union Minister Kishan Reddy calls Rahul Gandhi a "Pittala Dora" or comedian

    HYDERABAD: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on November 14 called Rahul Gandhi a new-age ‘Pittala Dora’ (braggart or con artist), a traditional folk character in the Telugu states, over allegations that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is tapping his phone. Kishan Reddy said that a Pittala Dora refers to…

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55. The Hindu BusinessLine The Hindu Group (Kasturi & Sons) 14 Nov 2026, 18:44 IST

    Rahul Gandhi launches Telangana gig workers’ welfare scheme

    Companies deposit 1% of transaction value to fund ₹5 lakh in accident and ₹10 lakh in health insurance

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57. ANI ANI Media 14 Nov 2026, 18:59 IST

    Maharashtra Assembly elections: BJP leader Nalin Kohli takes jibe at Congress

    As the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) seat sharing meeting for the Maharashtra assembly election will be finalised on Tuesday evening. Bharatiya Janta Party leader Nalin Kohli took a jibe at the Congress party and its allies. He said this alliance is not born organically with any kind of commonality of…

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